Keeping informed on financial aid Appalachian’s Office of Student Financial Aid will send you important updates and information either to your AppalNet or your Appalachian email account. So, check both of these at least twice a week to avoid jeopardizing your financial aid. Set your AppalNet personal announcements to receive financial aid information. It’s also a good idea to keep up on financial aid-related news by reviewing the financial aid web site at financialaid.appstate.edu.
Important note: Financial aid is not automatically renewed or guaranteed from one year to the next. You must reapply for financial aid by completing the FAFSA each year as soon as possible after October 1.
Questions? Check out a list of FAQs online at financialaid.appstate.edu/faq.
Value & affordability Repeatedly cited as a best value by The Princeton Review, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine and other publications, Appalachian offers an outstanding education at a great price. Our out-of-state rates are comparable with many states’ in-state tuition rates. Visit the net price calculator to receive an estimate of how much students similar to you paid to attend Appalachian. appstate.edu/npc
Tuition & fees In-state Out-of-state (per year) (per year) Tuition & fees1 $7,416 $21,932 Standard residence hall1 $4,340 $4,340 (some rooms are more expensive) Standard meal option1 $2,660 $2,660 (High and Super are more expensive)
Total2 $14,416 $28,932 Amounts are for 2016-17 and subject to change for Fall 2017. Tuition and fees are updated at studentaccounts.appstate.edu/ tuition-and-fees when they are finalized by the NC Board of Governors Approval anticipated by June 2017. 2 A required health services fee of $294 is included in the fees above. For optional health insurance , add $2,222. 1
Rent your books You can save hundreds of dollars through the University Bookstore’s textbook rental system. This program covers one book per course for most courses taught on campus for undergraduate students during the regular academic year and summer sessions. Additional textbooks must be purchased. bookstore.appstate.edu/textbooks
Paying tuition In mid-July, Appalachian will send an account statement by email to the student’s Appalachian email address with how much you owe in tuition and fees for fall semester early registration activity. Payment is due the first week of August (check the “Calendar” tab on the Student Accounts website for the exact payment deadline). If you pay your bill late, you will incur a late fee and your class schedule may be deleted. Your Orientation cost will be billed separately. The following spring semester account statement will be emailed in November for early registration activity and payment will be due between mid-December and early January (varies by year based on academic calendar changes). If you register for classes after the first invoice has been sent, you can view your charges in AppalNet, but will not receive a bill with a due date until the second week of class in either August. You can view and pay your student account as well as your financial aid award status through appalnet.appstate.edu. Questions about your bill? Email us at studentaccounts@appstate.edu or call the Office of Student Accounts at 828-262-2113. Payment methods can be found by visiting studentaccounts.appstate.edu/payment-options.
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